Why self publishing? Because I see it as a legitimate alternative to the major publishing houses. It may lack the prestige of a Doubleday, or any of that breed, but self publishing is a good way to go. For Some, but not for all.
Self Publishing services and Print On Demand offer interesting choices. So do other forms of electronic publishing. Of greater appeal to me, and offering the flexibility a writer might want, is forming your own publishing company. If you prefer running things yourself, and operating on your own schedule, you may find having your own publishing company is for you. Being your own publisher can be challenging, and the commitment is takes can be daunting, gut if you feel up top the task, the challenges can be diminished. And that's good. It can be the difference between something enjoy and something that gets the better of you. If you are familiar, or wish to become so, with being your own editor, self publishing can pay dividends. Edit well. You wouldn't want to publish anything that you don't feel right about.
You've made the decision to have your own publishing company. Now what? You can, at least in the beginning, publish you own work. It's what you know best. You can ask yourself these questions: Is this what I'd like others to read? Do I feel good about this? If the answer is yes, then you're on you way.
In educating myself on the various self publishing and and print on demand services available, I am coming to the conclusion that these are good choices. They will most likely lead you in the right direction. Different services are provided, like editing, which you pay for. I think being your own publisher gives you the most control over what you publish. You can publish when you and how you want. I'm not sure there's such a thing as total control in the publishing world, but I believe being your own publisher comes close. I also believe the writer is missing an opportunity if he or she dismisses self publishing out of hand, or is told by others, and listens to them, that self publishing should not be considered.
There are good reasons to self publish. You might be dissatisfied with trying major publishing houses.Or with contracts that might deliver less than what they promise.You may be frustrated with rejection after rejection. It may seem you can't find anyone willing to buy, or appreciate, what you've written. There's good news, and I believe it is good news. This same self publishing that might have been looked down upon by writers and the publishing industry alike seems to be finding respect. It may take awhile before both feel comfortable with it. My hope is this comfort will come sooner rather than later, assuring self publishing of its legitimacy. The truth is self publishing has been with us for a very long time, predating the inventions of movable type and the printing press. Acclaimed writers have self published. Advances in the computer, from desktop publishing to the worldwide web, have given self publishing great accessibility This presents the dilemma that, while many can publish, should they?The question is an intriguing one. If everything in you says Yes, if the thought of not publishing leaves you feeling empty inside, it would seem you have the answer. Having your name among the published can leave you with a very good feeling, If you car about what you publish, your answer would seem to be clear. The answer, clear or not, may come down to how serious a writer you want to be. If your writing efforts center around family and friends, that's okay. Depending on their knowledge of writing, they can give you valuable feedback. Why not give them the opportunity to show how helpful they can be? Why not ask them some questions? They may welcome the interest you've paid to them. Can they follow your story? How well is your story developed? How are your characters presented? Does your story make sense? These are questions, in my opinion, you should be asking yourself. Allow them to feel a part of your writing process. If your desire is to publish for family and friends, that's okay. You can consider yourself a publisher.
I feel self publishing is a valid form of publishing growing in respectability. If your choice is to self publish, I believe the choice is one you can feel good about. If your desire is to be a published author, self publishing can be a smart way to go.
Self Publishing services and Print On Demand offer interesting choices. So do other forms of electronic publishing. Of greater appeal to me, and offering the flexibility a writer might want, is forming your own publishing company. If you prefer running things yourself, and operating on your own schedule, you may find having your own publishing company is for you. Being your own publisher can be challenging, and the commitment is takes can be daunting, gut if you feel up top the task, the challenges can be diminished. And that's good. It can be the difference between something enjoy and something that gets the better of you. If you are familiar, or wish to become so, with being your own editor, self publishing can pay dividends. Edit well. You wouldn't want to publish anything that you don't feel right about.
You've made the decision to have your own publishing company. Now what? You can, at least in the beginning, publish you own work. It's what you know best. You can ask yourself these questions: Is this what I'd like others to read? Do I feel good about this? If the answer is yes, then you're on you way.
In educating myself on the various self publishing and and print on demand services available, I am coming to the conclusion that these are good choices. They will most likely lead you in the right direction. Different services are provided, like editing, which you pay for. I think being your own publisher gives you the most control over what you publish. You can publish when you and how you want. I'm not sure there's such a thing as total control in the publishing world, but I believe being your own publisher comes close. I also believe the writer is missing an opportunity if he or she dismisses self publishing out of hand, or is told by others, and listens to them, that self publishing should not be considered.
There are good reasons to self publish. You might be dissatisfied with trying major publishing houses.Or with contracts that might deliver less than what they promise.You may be frustrated with rejection after rejection. It may seem you can't find anyone willing to buy, or appreciate, what you've written. There's good news, and I believe it is good news. This same self publishing that might have been looked down upon by writers and the publishing industry alike seems to be finding respect. It may take awhile before both feel comfortable with it. My hope is this comfort will come sooner rather than later, assuring self publishing of its legitimacy. The truth is self publishing has been with us for a very long time, predating the inventions of movable type and the printing press. Acclaimed writers have self published. Advances in the computer, from desktop publishing to the worldwide web, have given self publishing great accessibility This presents the dilemma that, while many can publish, should they?The question is an intriguing one. If everything in you says Yes, if the thought of not publishing leaves you feeling empty inside, it would seem you have the answer. Having your name among the published can leave you with a very good feeling, If you car about what you publish, your answer would seem to be clear. The answer, clear or not, may come down to how serious a writer you want to be. If your writing efforts center around family and friends, that's okay. Depending on their knowledge of writing, they can give you valuable feedback. Why not give them the opportunity to show how helpful they can be? Why not ask them some questions? They may welcome the interest you've paid to them. Can they follow your story? How well is your story developed? How are your characters presented? Does your story make sense? These are questions, in my opinion, you should be asking yourself. Allow them to feel a part of your writing process. If your desire is to publish for family and friends, that's okay. You can consider yourself a publisher.
I feel self publishing is a valid form of publishing growing in respectability. If your choice is to self publish, I believe the choice is one you can feel good about. If your desire is to be a published author, self publishing can be a smart way to go.
